Also known as: Brain tumor
Amelia undergoes surgery to remove a large frontal lobe meningioma that has been affecting her behavior and decision-making for years. The surgery is complicated by an inadvertent vessel injury, leading to post-operative complications including temporary French-only speech and memory issues.
Also known as: Memory loss
Post-operative complication from Amelia's brain surgery where she experiences difficulty accessing recent memories, described as having puzzle pieces that need to be given to her one at a time.
Also known as: Language difficulty
Following her brain surgery, Amelia temporarily speaks only in French instead of English, a language from her childhood that was still stored in her brain. This resolves spontaneously.
Also known as: Skin infection
Megan develops a post-operative infection with fever, elevated white blood cell count, and erythema, requiring three days of IV antibiotics and preventing her from traveling to see her son.
Also known as: Thalassemia
Megan's adopted son Farouk has beta-thalassemia major and is being brought from Iraq to participate in a clinical trial. His condition is referenced in discussions about securing his medical travel visa.